Word: malvern
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...next day Lee remains quiet, only to find that the retreat of McClellan to the James has begun. Lee orders a hot pursuit and almost envelopes the Union army. At Charles City cross roads a desperate attempt is made to break through the Union lines, but fails. Finally, at Malvern Hill, under the shelter of the gunboats, McClellan stops retreating and takes up a position for defence. Lee knowing that this is the last chance attacks in force and in a sharp battle is repulsed and so used up that had McClellan followed up his advantage he would no dobt...